2012 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML

To start off, both 2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 627 kg more than 2012 Mazda CX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (699 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-7.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mazda CX-7 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
Make Mazda Mercedes-Benz
Model CX-7 ML
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2300 cc 5461 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 518 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 349 Nm 699 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1718 kg 2345 kg
Vehicle Length 4681 mm 4803 mm
Vehicle Width 1872 mm 2141 mm
Vehicle Height 1646 mm 1796 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 2916 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 105 L


 

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